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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.53, 8,689.57 and 2,670.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.53, 8,689.57 and 2,670.97 is: 4,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.53 : 8,689.57 = 2,670.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.53/8,689.57 = 2,670.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.53x = 8,689.57 × 2,670.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.53x = 23,209,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,209,567.43/5,797.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.36

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